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調
調 (readings: ちょう, しら, ととの; Japanese kanji) means “to investigate / to adjust”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 調査 (survey).
What does 調 mean?
| Kanji | 調 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to investigate / to adjust |
| Readings | ちょう, しら, ととの |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 調
調 is read ちょう or しら or ととの depending on the word.
Example words with 調
| Example | 調査 (survey) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14